Friedman earns internationally recognized CSR accreditation.

John Friedman, co-founding board member of the Sustainable Business Network of Washington (SB NOW) has earned the globally-recognized Sustainability and CSR Practitioner (CSR-P) designation by Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE), an international advisory, coaching and training organization that provides corporate social responsibility and sustainable development solutions.

"The CSR-P designation distinguishes a professional as someone who is knowledgeable, confident and employs international sustainability and CSR best practices and frameworks to add significant value to their organization," says Nikos Avlonas, CSE President. "John joins an elite group of approximately 50 certified CSR practitioners in the United States."

Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the CSE certification process measures the strategic abilities and technical skills of professionals working in CSR and sustainability, and is a critical step for successful career growth.